im trying to remove the rear interior panels to access the wheel well (installing suspension). i haven't been able to find a how-to on removing the panels. can anyone lead me in the right direction?

 

Starting from the front you will need to remove the plastic part where the seatbelt is. There is an airbag tab there that you need to carefully remove. Once you have done that there is a Torx screw. Remove it and drop that panel. After you have done that there is another Torx screw at the top of the panel that was covered by the seatbelt panel. Remove the screw. After which you are now going to move to the back of the car through the hatch. In the Corner there is another panel which also has an airbage panel. Carefully remove it. After doing so remove the Torx screw. Now remove the panel. Now that both panels have been remove gently but, firmly lift on the panel you are trying to remove and it will pop up and you can now access what you are after. Install in revers order watching for the clips that are by the window on the panel and body.

 

thank you.